The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission.
F1 Chinese GP RESULT: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified in huge Ferrari blow
Follow updates from the Shanghai International Circuit as Ferrari are punished post-race with both of their drivers missing out on points in a huge shock
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have both been disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix in a disastrous blow for Ferrari in the second race of the 2025 season.
The cars of both drivers failed post-race checks, with Hamilton’s skid block found to be below the minimum thickness, while Leclerc’s car was found to be underweight.
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has also been disqualified for an underweight car.
It means Hamilton and Leclerc’s points for their sixth and fifth place finish respectively – eight and 10 – are wiped from their championship tally.
Follow live updates of the Chinese Grand Prix with The Independent
Toto Wolff on Russell's lap:
“We are struggling left, right and centre getting the tyres in the right window. He got it super right, he’s able to put it together.
“It’s so tight in the times, it’s a discovery mission.”
George Russell on team radio:
Russell: “Go on! Come on! That was a session!”
Wolff: “That was a good one!”
FULL STARTING GRID FOR CHINESE GP
1. Oscar Piastri
2. George Russell
3. Lando Norris
4. Max Verstappen
5. Lewis Hamilton
6. Charles Leclerc
7. Isack Hadjar
8. Kimi Antonelli
9. Yuki Tsunoda
10. Alex Albon
11. Esteban Ocon
12. Nico Hulkenberg
13. Fernando Alonso
14. Lance Stroll
15. Carlos Sainz
16. Pierre Gasly
17. Ollie Bearman
18. Jack Doohan
19. Gabriel Bortoleto
20. Liam Lawson
What time is the Chinese GP?
The race is at 7am (GMT) on Sunday morning.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
0Comments